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ERIC Number: EJ373795
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1988
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Apply with Caution: Bibliotherapy in the Library.
Chatton, Barbara
Journal of Youth Services in Libraries, v1 n3 p334-38 Spr 1988
Outlines the three desired purposes of bibliotherapy, and discusses possible misuses of the problem novel as therapy for troubled children and adolescents. It is suggested that libraries should utilize bibliotherapy in the broadest sense, not focusing on the problem novel, and guidelines for librarians are provided. (3 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Bibliotherapy, Childhood Needs, Childrens Literature, Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines, Learning Resources Centers, Library Role, Novels, Public Libraries, Reading Material Selection, Therapeutic Environment
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Non-Classroom; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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